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Komusan Il-tong, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Komusan Il-tong is a small city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 12,242. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,242 Population 37/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Komusan Il-tong

Komusan Il-tong

Komusan 1-tong är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Hambuk, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 500 km nordost om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Komusan 1-tong ligger 221 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 12 242.

People

Population12,242
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Population12,242
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates42.1102°, 129.6992°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Komusan Il-tong

Komusan Il-tong is a small city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 12,242. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Komusan Il-tong

Komusan Il-tong has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1281 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6°C / 21°F -15.1° / 4.2° 9.6
Feb -3.7°C / 25°F -13.6° / 7.7° 10.8
Mar 1.8°C / 35°F -7.2° / 12.2° 43.3
Apr 7°C / 45°F -1.2° / 18.4° 31.8
May 12.9°C / 55°F 4.4° / 25° 65.6
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.1° / 26.5° 199.1
Jul 21.2°C / 70°F 15° / 29.4° 230.9
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 16.4° / 30.8° 409.0
Sep 18°C / 64°F 10.2° / 25.3° 142.8
Oct 11.3°C / 52°F 2.4° / 21.1° 51.6
Nov 3.8°C / 39°F -7.5° / 15.8° 81.1
Dec -4.5°C / 24°F -14.9° / 5.7° 5.2
Komusan Il-tong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below North Korea avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area333.2 sq mi (862.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates42.1102°N, 129.6992°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 6, 2023.

Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 98 km
Apr 5, 2013 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia M6.3 128 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 101 km
Apr 6, 2013 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia M5.8 125 km
Nov 2, 1993 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia M4.9 141 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 104 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 104 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 76 km
Jan 7, 2011 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia M4.8 148 km
Feb 21, 2010 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M4.5 93 km
Oct 15, 1994 50 km SSE of Zarubino, Russia M4.4 137 km
Sep 9, 2010 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia M4.3 103 km
Jul 15, 2019 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M4.2 103 km
Jul 14, 2020 22 km ESE of Zarubino, Russia M4.1 142 km
Mar 25, 2007 67 km S of Zarubino, Russia M4.1 123 km
Jul 29, 2017 14 km NE of Zarubino, Russia M4.0 142 km
Mar 13, 1996 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia M4.0 105 km
Apr 1, 1999 16 km N of Kraskino, Russia M3.9 121 km
Jul 15, 2001 17 km N of Zarubino, Russia M3.8 139 km
Mar 2, 1999 83 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M3.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in

Komusan Il-tong has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Clinics in Komusan Il-tong

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KP #13595719548
KP #13595719549

Train Stations in Komusan Il-tong

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Musu Labor District
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Stadiums & Teams in Komusan Il-tong

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Airports Near Komusan Il-tong

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Orang (Chongjin) AirportRGOMedium Airport
Sungam ni AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

🇰🇵 About North Korea

Capital Pyongyang
Population 25,549,819
Area 120,540 km²
HDI 0.580
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 0.0%
Urban population 63.5%
Currency KPW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +850
TLD .kp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Komusan Il-tong

What is the population of Komusan Il-tong?

Komusan Il-tong has a population of 12,242 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 333.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Komusan Il-tong?

Komusan Il-tong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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